Tag: homeowners insurance

Do Not Let An Earthquake Shake Down Your Home

If you live in an earthquake prone area, like California, it is probably a good idea to be protected. Yet only about 17% of California homeowners make the decision to get earthquake insurance. We buy insurance not just to cover us for likely occurrences, but also to protect us against

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Helpful Tips For Keeping Your Insurance Premium Down

Homeowners insurance is extremely useful to have in case of emergencies, but when an emergency does happen and you have to file a claim, it can be a nightmare to your wallet! One claim, regardless of the size, can raise your insurance premium by at least 9%. File another claim,

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Scheduling Valuables on your Homeowners Policy

There are an overwhelming number of homeowners who believe that their expensive personal belongings receive coverage under their homeowners’ insurance policy. In fact, your homeowners’ insurance policy likely specifically excludes such items. These items may include the family heirlooms your grandmother gave you, the fine china from your wedding, or

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Extra Coverage Options for Homeowners Insurance

The amount of homeowners who do not understand what is covered under their homeowners’ insurance policy is overwhelming. While you may know the basic coverage options, gathered are a few extra coverage options that many homeowners have never thought about: Comprehensive homeowners’ insurance policies typically include rodent damage coverage in

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Confirming that Contractors are Bonded & Insured

When it comes to home remodeling and renovations, you must work with a reputable and experienced contractor who is both bonded and insured. Many homeowners are surprised to hear that many home renovations are started by and deserted by fraudulent contractors. In order to avoid this costly mistake, keep these

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Stay Protected For One Of The Most Common Disasters

Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters in the United States and although certain areas may be more at risk of flooding, it can happen anywhere. Your homeowners insurance policy does not offer coverage for flooding related damages so it may be time to question whether or not

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Risks To Prepare For Before Starting Home Renovations

If you have decided to go forward with your home improvement renovation project it would benefit you to do a little planning beforehand. Many homeowners do not take enough time to assess the risks before plunging into home renovations. Take the time to look at your options when choosing a

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